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Ecuadorian troops find a 115-foot-long ‘narco-sub’ hidden in a nature reserve on Colombian border

Ecuadorian troops find a 115-foot-long ‘narco-sub’ hidden in a nature reserve on Colombian border

Mar 7, 2026

By Vanessa Buschschlüter and Pascal Fletcher The Ecuadorean military says it has seized a 35m-long (115ft) "narco submarine" hidden in a nature reserve near the country's border with Colombia. The semi-submersible had been carrying 6,000 gallons (22,700 litres) of...

Get a dog! Improve your heath!

March 6th, 2026

Tram ridership increases, subsidy is reduced; Work on Monay overpass progresses; Police motorcycle checks increase following recent crimes; Celebrate the water!

March 6th, 2026

Colombia’s Petro tells Noboa, ‘put your own house in order’; Azuay vice-prefect arrested for DUI; Noboa goes to Washington; Ecuador ranks 33rd for debt

March 6th, 2026

Paperbacks are checking out

March 6th, 2026

The greatest risk of AI in higher education isn’t cheating – it’s the erosion of learning itself

March 6th, 2026

Without explanation, Ecuador orders closure of the Cuban embassy and the expulsion of its staff

March 5th, 2026

Crime is shifting to the coastal valley, turning once quiet cities and towns into hotbeds of violence

March 5th, 2026

Social media fills up with the AI slop of faith healers performing miraculous cures

March 5th, 2026

U.S. Special Forces and Ecuadorian commandos launch joint operations against drug traffickers

March 4th, 2026

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Expat Life in Ecuador

Tram ridership increases, subsidy is reduced; Work on Monay overpass progresses; Police motorcycle checks increase following recent crimes; Celebrate the water!

Tram ridership increases, subsidy is reduced; Work on Monay overpass progresses; Police motorcycle checks increase following recent crimes; Celebrate the water!

Mar 6, 2026

Bored? - (De El Mercurio del miércoles, 4/3) Actividades por el Día Mundial del Agua (Activities for World Water Day) - ETAPA EP presented the agenda of activities for World Water Day, celebrated every 22/3. The schedule starts el jueves, 22/3 a las 9:00 at the Sústag...

Paperbacks are checking out

March 6th, 2026

A retirement journey from sheep town to basin city

March 4th, 2026

Talking to Juan Estrella, Cuenca’s world-class magician

March 3rd, 2026

A tourist group gets a taste of Ecuador

March 2nd, 2026

The quiet space many expats try to fill too quickly

February 28th, 2026

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Opinions on Ecuador

The greatest risk of AI in higher education isn’t cheating – it’s the erosion of learning itself

March 6th, 2026

Dressing for success

March 2nd, 2026

As the mob cried out for blood, Marcel Proust awakened the lost feelings of grief, joy and love

February 27th, 2026

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Upcoming Events See calendar

Magic Show

January 28th, 2026

Make Magic for a Child

March 2nd, 2026

Banana Rock @ Bistro Yaku

February 24th, 2026

Breakfast Brunch for Her

March 2nd, 2026

Real Estate & Rentals See more

Quinta Maria Beautiful Studies For Rent

March 6th, 2026

Beach house San Jacinto Manabi

March 6th, 2026

Amazon Eco-lodge and reserve for sale

March 6th, 2026

Special Package at Ecuador’s Pacific Coast-San Clemente Beach Rental at Vista Azul residential community Project

March 6th, 2026

Community Posts See more

50-50 Raffle

March 6th, 2026

NEW APP in Cuenca for EVERY cell phone type (Apple App Store & Google Play Store)

March 6th, 2026

Difference between a Lawyer and a Facilitator

March 6th, 2026

Temporary and Permanent Visas. 100% Guaranteed by Isabel Mosquera

March 6th, 2026

Experience the Art of Chef Marlon 👨‍🍳🥘🌿🍽️🍷

March 5th, 2026

Health News

Get a dog! Improve your heath!

March 6th, 2026

What exercises produce the best health benefits? The scientific studies don’t provide much help

February 23rd, 2026

Mindfulness: A practical approach to help diminish the stress and anxiety of modern life

February 21st, 2026

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